Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Reminds Public of Wildfire Danger

With the Memorial Day Weekend ahead and more people spending time outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds everyone to be cautious while using fire outdoors.

Nevada

BLM Defers Winnemucca and Carson City Oil and Gas Sale Until 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is deferring oil and gas lease sales on the Winnemucca and Carson City Districts until September 2014.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets May 29 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District office, 10900 East U.S.

Colorado

BLM Evaluating Five Parcels in Southwest Colorado for Feb. 2014 Lease Sale

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced a two-week scoping period on a proposal to offer five parcels totaling 5,443 acres in San Miguel, Dolores and Montrose counties in its Feb.

Colorado

Smoke likely visible north side of Grand Mesa

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to support safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Department of the Interior today announced th

Colorado

Prescribed Burn Canceled

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Comments on Trail Project

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado

Volunteers needed for Transfer Trail maintenance May 18

SILT, Colo. – Volunteers are needed May 18 for the annual Transfer Trail “Open the Trail Day” north of Glenwood Springs.

Colorado

Northwest Colorado parcels scheduled for upcoming oil and gas lease sales

DENVER­ – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado is offering four parcels in northwestern Colorado in its August oil and gas lease sale, and reviewing a proposal to offer nine more in its February

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000 (05-09-13)

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

Wildfire preparation and prevention workshop set for Glade Park

GLADE PARK, Colo. — Fire officials from a variety of agencies are hosting an informative workshop in Glade Park Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

Colorado

USFS and BLM to hold La Garita Hills analysis public meeting

LA GARITA, Colo - The Rio Grande National Forest’s Saguache Ranger District and Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office will hold a public meeting concerning the La Garita Hil

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for August Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Aug.

Idaho

The BLM in Idaho Asks the Public to Stop Wildfires Before They Start

As fire season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho is once again asking the public for help in reducing human-caused fires this fire season.

Colorado

BLM NW Colorado advisory council meets May 22 in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Oil and Gas Sale Nets Over $8.7 Million

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated over $8.7 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction held May 7, in Cheyenne.

Colorado

BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has identified the preliminary preferred alternatives for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line (B2H Project).

Colorado

BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has begun gathering stakeholder feedback on updates to several Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Orders (Orders) that would help ensure that the American

Colorado

BLM and USFS begin scoping for proposed Vegetation Management

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service are seeking public input on proposed vegetation management in Chaffee and Lake counties.